In response to the crisis of rural depopulation and to create sustainable rural areas, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is holding the ‘Rural Space Competition 2025’.
The theme of the competition is ‘A new countryside open to everyone for living, working, and resting’. Applications will be accepted from April 14 to July 4. The ministry aims to discover a variety of ideas envisioning the future of rural areas and incorporate them into policy.
This year’s competition integrates the previously separate ‘Korean Rural Architecture Exhibition’, ‘Korean Rural Planning Competition’, and ‘Rural Landscape Photo and Video Contest’. It is structured to comprehensively highlight the diverse spatial values of rural areas, including architecture, planning, and landscape.
Anyone from Korea can participate in the competition. Applications and submissions can be made through the Rural Space Information System website. Submissions will be done online according to the competition guidelines.
The total prize money is 54 million won. The grand prize winner will receive the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Award and a prize of 5 million won. The highest award winner will receive the President of the Korea Rural Community Corporation Award and a prize of 2 million won.
Detailed information about the competition can be found on the Rural Space Information System. Inquiries can be made through the ‘Korean Rural Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Competition Secretariat’.